This is a excellent tent it is a little heavy but bombproof , I used mine in a tropical storm down here in South Florida and no water got in , I did guy it out like crazy
Just bought this (Diamond)-$100 very good condition .Not missing a single thing as per the list on the instruction 'manual'. Yes, it's more complicated than it should be, but this is the first place I checked because I know your videos are thorough. Thank you very much.
I bought this tent (Diamond Brand) a couple of years ago. I love it. Remember it is a two man tent so it will be awkward at times setting it up alone, especially if it’s windy. However, anyone that gets frustrated and says this is difficult is spoiled. Too much instant gratification required nowadays.
G'day Steve, good on ya mate !!! Gimme rain anytime rather than wind, lol and yep the "I want it all now" generation aint doing themselves any favors. Cheers Duke.
a tent being for two people is no excuse for it requiring two people to set up. That being said, this looks like a fairly good quality tent. There are many well designed tents out there, among them tents for 6,8, even 12 people that a single person can set up. I think luke's rating of 5-6 out of 10 in terms of difficulty is accurate if you consider 10 is something poorly designed/defective and 1 being the slickest of the slick setups. Honestly anything with sleeves instead of clips is going to be a PITA, and there's just not that much reason for it.
@@charliemcdowell5231 G'day Charlie, some great points there mate. Personally' as a 6 footer, a two person rated = 1 + gear IMO. I use a Black Wolf Turbo 300, (3 X 3 meter), as a base camp job; takes me around 10-15 mins, chugg'n on a beer, lol. In fairness, Luke is focusing predominately on hiking tents. I will stand by the sleeves however, I reckon the extra grunt and weight in design is worth the mucking about, especially out the back of a vehicle; sure I wouldn't want to be carrying that a long way over days, different kettle of fish mate. Cheers Duke.
Hello Luke i really appreciate the art of camping and especially when you build the fire. Im disabled and most likely will never be able to experience this except through you. Im ready for the next camping trip. Thank you for ALL you do!
11 years in the Marine Corps infantry and I never slept in a tent, heck we were never issued tents unless the battalion had them but never distributed which wouldn’t surprise me lol. All we had was are MSS.
IN the Army we used old stile long 20 person tent that took at least 4 people to setup! inside we sleep cots off the ground and used out winter 40 below as padding and a sheet on top to sleep under and some times lined with mosquito nets when in the jungle!
Yep, same here. 1371. 2001-2005. No cots, no tents, only the sleeping bag system. We slept on the ground in the foxholes that we dug. Only time I recall my unit ever issuing a tent was for bridgeport snow training, and even then they also had to make snow igloos and sleep in them, however I didn't attend that training as I was attached to LAR during that time
I had the Diamond Back one when I was active. That tent in the summer is like hanging out inside a oven, no airflow. We always had to have the fly on and zipped up at night. During the winter and two people you definitely stayed warm but did have some moisture issues. I set the tent up once in the rain, after that I joined the bivy club when it was raining.
Luke, thank you for being unbiased in your reviews. As a relatively new back packer I have appreciated your videos over the last couple years. I can trust your honesty while other channels have slanted to whoever sends them free product. You are always honest and tell the viewers if some is crap no matter if it was sent to you from the manufacturer or not. Thank you for your integrity.
When I was in the Corps, we were still using Vietnam era heavy weight canvas "shelter-halves". Glad to see things have finally changed - especially seeing the reversable woodland/desert exterior. But not surprised that the tent still has issues. Great video & review.
Looking forward to the overnight review. I have one of these and I love it. Despite it's condensation issue in a storm when you are hunkered down with the zips up.
I have one, it's not too bad to set up. That said I haven't tried it in the dark in a rainstorm, but it's not that bad and it comes with pretty good instructions.
I have used this tent a few times over the past couple of years mine is ACU (fly) with the inner tent in a light sage green. Litefighter Tagged. First set up was like yours with a little learning curve 15-20 minutes. . .after that 5-7 minutes tops. This tent is a great 3 season tent but a tad too warm with the fly in humid summer temps even with the doors open. However I have used it in the fall and winter and been impressed how warm it is. . .its my go to for 4 wheeler hunting in Montana and Colorado. . .WORTH EVERY PENNY!
That PolarTec fleece is the best piece of gear I got out of my service. I bought a spare from the PX before I got out. It’s my typical winter layer around the house (I keep it at 64 so the heater isn’t running all the time here in Iowa)
Hi Luke, first time commenting on any RUclips video, but I've been watching your channel for a long time and I've been waiting for this tent review, thank you! I own a Diamond Brand Combat Tent myself and I'm excited to hear your thoughts about it's ruggedness. Also, where did you find the gray body version?? I've never seen one in that color...Thanks again for all your hard work and commitment to your channel, you're an inspiration to so many. Strength and Honor!
I can’t watch your vids anymore…… every time I watch a vid I get more stuff I’ll never use👍. But I do appreciate the honest nature of your vids…. And now I’m buying more stuff I won’t use 😁👍
With two people who have sent up the tent it is very quick. Once the main work in done you can split one gets in the inside of the tent ready, unpacking sleeping bags and ground mats. The other finishes stakes or I use military sandbags as tent pegs are useless in the desert. I have been in near hurricane force winds and even needed to dig myself out in the morning during sandstorms. In the summer I use the tent with the fly removed and the doors open with the mesh in place. As long as I break camp at sunrise the ventilation made it a habitable place to sleep is the deep desert away from the bugs. You should also review the repair kit that comes with the military version. It has everything you would need to keep the tent in service. I have a lot of photos with the tents use in the desert in the Middle East I would be happy to share with you.
G'day Ian, great comment mate. Personally I try and steer away from extremely hot, dry, sandy places, especially those with hostiles lol. But still you never know where one might end up, lotta sandy soil in the bush over here in oz, or even on a beach, as another example. Yep, I reckon the repair kit would be well worth showing and a shame it's sounds like military specific issue only. I wonder if it can be purchased separately ? Cheers Duke.
Nice looking tent! Time consuming with only one person but if nobody's in a hurry, doesn't really matter. Wind would be and issue. Heard on the scanner the other night that SAR had to deploy to get a young lady trapped up on High Roan the other night. Wind blew everything she had away!
Surprised with all your military gear reviews you haven't tried out the M65 Field Jacket yet. It would be awesome to get your take on the classic jacket.
I had a Eureka car camping tent with multiple pole sleeves, very frustrating to set up, especially for one person but sturdy when assembled. The Marines deserve an easier to set up tent. We had some Marines on my US Navy ship, there was a friendly rivalry between us, but we didn’t mess with them because they did push ups and we only pushed buttons. They had our backs though!
G'day Luke, assuming it makes it though the test night(s), not bad IMO. I have had at least one tent with those broken sleeves in the past, and yeah bit of a pain, but once up, I feel they do add extra rigidity/stability compared to clips, velcro, loops and the like, simply because there's far more surface area in contact with the poles. Oh yeah, and no issue with small individual connection points failing either, since the load/tension is spread along the sleeves. Fair to say I reckon that's why they do it. Cheers Duke.
I have the original TC2P and had a problem with the poles hanging up in the sleeves. I rounded the ends with 120 grit emery cloth and also the sharp edge (which was where the sleeves were hanging up) and the problem is mostly gone. I don't like the sleeve thing much either but once the tent is set up the sleeve problem seems trivial. I love my TC2P.
You know Luke I learned something from you recently, but it was not tent related or even outdoor related. What I learned, is that sometimes we have to look inwards to ourselves to find our own strength and honour as well as happiness.
I like my eureka two man combat tent. Very similar to this. Set up get easier the more it's used but the first few times take forever. Not something someone wants to set up when rain is on its way, however mine has held up in downpours. But it's in excellent shape and has been re seam sealed.
Setup and took down my surplus one twice. Airing it out! Surplus stuff has a unique smell. Biggest aggravation for me was orienting the cover, learning curve. Going take it out in a few weeks. Hope it gets cold. I saved a little more than half buying used, If I knew how nice this was, I would of just bought a new one. I may get another one and sell the one I have. Last time I checked Diamond Brand's site, they were out of stock. Not use to nice equipment, so the poles were no big deal for me. Thanks for your review and all you do.
I just picked up a surplus version of this tent that has a bad smell. Airing it out didn't help. They are still out of stock on Diamond's website. I called them to see if they would be continuing production on the Combat II. They said the combat tents will be produced for a limited run. I plan to get one when they release them. The surplus tent is disappointing.
Looks like a well-made tent but a pain to set up and it looks heavy. I'll be interested to know how bad the condensation issue will be and how it performs in rain.
That reminds me of my North Face Nebula convertible tent. 3 poles, sleeved, with mesh panels you could zip closed. A bit heavy for solo camping but I have done it in winter conditions. I did not find setup all that difficult but as you mentioned, it would wet the inner if raining.
Couple observations needing better clarifications. A.) This tent has three identical specification, good quality poles. Standardization is an excellent way to go in many respects. B.) For the 'FLY' Woodland side up vs. Desert for set-up is certainly the favorable side up 'in terms of how the fly is designed to work optimally and in 3+ seasons. It is a 3+ season tent that can be pushed well into and handle the demands of shoulder seasons. Desert should be optioned contingency-based for dry/mild and reasoning to blend into desert environment. Want to stay weatherproofed at its best go Woodland Camo side up. C.) This tent is very easy and straightforward sequencing to set-up --- I'd relate 2 on scale of 1 to 10. The scenarios where folks could be disadvantaged is in unfamiliarity with untested, never used gear... and in high wind conditions necessitating greater attention on set-up/take-down preventing damages, loss, etc. D. Eureka civilian models (based on this USA Marine Corp. tent) are much-much better in terms of materials and additional design features. I outfitted with several of the Assault Outfitter II and will relate that these were one of the most reliable, functional, weathertight, high-value to cost, and straightforward simple tents available (unfortunately discontinued). I still have Assault Outfitter 4 tents (still in production) I use mostly in my outfitting rentals for remote destination river rafting float trips. I have yet to have any dissatisfactions for Eureka Assault Outfitter tents of same pedigree. I own one of the Diamond Brand 2-person. Tho' it is sub-par all things considered in regards to Eureka Assault Outfitter series... it is a good, simple, often copied (like North Face version), and storm worthy tent.
i own one of these tents they are great tents easy to set up and great build quality u wont get better for your money u have to remember it is designed for two people to use set up and carry i use mine alone best tent ive ever had sorry didnt find that a good review i have mine up in five minutes thanks all the same
I have a 2008 model of that USMC two-man tent made by Trek love it was my only tent for many years just heavy for packing in 12 pounds Great tent for under $ 150
I share your sentiments IRT this tent. Once set up, it is pretty bitchin'. I like that it's roomy enough for two and you're able to sit up in it v some of the low profile cool guy tents.
I bought mine a few months ago new from diamond brand. I didn't get a gear loft, or repair kit or any extra stakes. I ordered the footprint but haven't got it yet. I do love the tent so far but I've only used it once and set it up once, it was a bit of a pain, but not enough to regret it. I was
Wow what a fiddle ! When I was in my twenties I used to be able to put up 14’x 6’6” ridge tent and have the kettle on,in twenty five minutes, and very little grovelling about on the ground, that thing might make my head explode !
I have two of these. One by Eureka and one by Diamond. Both bomb proof. I think the other side is actually the front door and you Unzipped the rear vestibule door
I'd be curious as to how I would get one in such good condition? I bought one second hand and though I like it's construction it had a hell of a smell to it. I assume it's from the fire resistant coating but it could have been in storage for so long too. I made the mistake of leaving it outside for a few weeks not set up and it got moldy real easy. Lesson learned I guess.
I have used the Diamond brand USMC tent for fifteen years + some. I’ve had no major issues with the tent I do clean my gear after my trips probably the reason it’s in such good shape after the many times I’ve used it. I will probably up grade and give this to my son. I camp in all season but mostly have used this tent in early spring and late fall and through out the winter. I mostly hammock camp in the warmer months or when hiking year around. Love the tent however I will be keeping my eyes 👀 out for the newer version of this MARINE tent. 0311 😉
One of the many life lessons the Corps taught me is that you'll become proficient at anything to avoid misery. Don't want to sleep in mud? You'll learn to get this up quick fast in a hurry. Uncle Sam's Moving Company isn't looking for luxury, it's looking for durability, something to keep the roaches, wind and rain off, and just heavy enough to give that lower back a workout.
I was a Corpsman with the Marines. We had tents twice. And both times I was able to get them up while suffering from hypothermia. Not sure if these are the same tents though
After 15 years Marine Infantry 2nd MarDiv and 1st MarDiv, I can probably count less then half a dozen times when I set up a small tent when it wasn't raining, snowing and/or in the dark. Is the Front Line Fleet Marine Corps actually using these? The old heavy Shelter halves seemed to be actually faster and less complicated to put up. LOL
My experience, it's not at all too difficult. I always had one to myself so I always set it up by myself. Hell, I even set one up during a sand storm in Iraq.
I usually assemble the poles as I push into the sleeves that way it buts less stress on the ferules where my boy scouts fracture the fiberglass poles and I have to cut and shorten that section of pole and remove the 1/2 in section of pole without cutting the elastic cord inside. A process I became proficient at after many setups in the dark with our younger scouts. the poles are not strong enough to support their own weight like a fishing rod.. with 18 ft of pole dangling out in space. they learned.
Not sure what the hell that thing is but it of my 11 years in the military, we never had nothing like this. Sleeping bags and dirt. If it rains, add your outer shell and grab a Pancho.
Regarding the scale of difficulty, 1 for super simple 10 for very difficult. Here is my honest question: has Luke ever set up a tent that scores 10 or almost 10? I genuinely want to learn just how difficult a tent has to be to score a 10 on Luke's scale.
Looks like a typical mil-spec tent. The tent appears to have been designed to meet all of the required criteria such as size, structure, weatherproofness, etc, with no regard for setup difficulty or time criteria.
Going to ask you again because you didn't answer last time. Not meant to be a put down or anything like that but, I'm wondering just how tall you are? It makes a big difference to people like me because so many times you mention how roomy a tent may be. I'm about 6' 2" and 240 #, you appear to be on the shorter side and maybe 150#
The setup isnt great but the real killer would appear to be airflow... or a lack of any airflow. Im glad I got my Litefighter tents when they were cheap.
This is a excellent tent it is a little heavy but bombproof , I used mine in a tropical storm down here in South Florida and no water got in , I did guy it out like crazy
Just bought this (Diamond)-$100 very good condition .Not missing a single thing as per the list on the instruction 'manual'. Yes, it's more complicated than it should be, but this is the first place I checked because I know your videos are thorough. Thank you very much.
I bought this tent (Diamond Brand) a couple of years ago. I love it. Remember it is a two man tent so it will be awkward at times setting it up alone, especially if it’s windy. However, anyone that gets frustrated and says this is difficult is spoiled. Too much instant gratification required nowadays.
Thanks for the feedback.🙂
G'day Steve, good on ya mate !!! Gimme rain anytime rather than wind, lol and yep the "I want it all now" generation aint doing themselves any favors. Cheers Duke.
a tent being for two people is no excuse for it requiring two people to set up. That being said, this looks like a fairly good quality tent. There are many well designed tents out there, among them tents for 6,8, even 12 people that a single person can set up. I think luke's rating of 5-6 out of 10 in terms of difficulty is accurate if you consider 10 is something poorly designed/defective and 1 being the slickest of the slick setups. Honestly anything with sleeves instead of clips is going to be a PITA, and there's just not that much reason for it.
@@charliemcdowell5231 G'day Charlie, some great points there mate. Personally' as a 6 footer, a two person rated = 1 + gear IMO.
I use a Black Wolf Turbo 300, (3 X 3 meter), as a base camp job; takes me around 10-15 mins, chugg'n on a beer, lol.
In fairness, Luke is focusing predominately on hiking tents.
I will stand by the sleeves however, I reckon the extra grunt and weight in design is worth the mucking about, especially out the back of a vehicle; sure I wouldn't want to be carrying that a long way over days, different kettle of fish mate. Cheers Duke.
Never had any problem setting up my Eureka USMC Tent. Great 4 season tent.
Hello Luke i really appreciate the art of camping and especially when you build the fire. Im disabled and most likely will never be able to experience this except through you. Im ready for the next camping trip. Thank you for ALL you do!
11 years in the Marine Corps infantry and I never slept in a tent, heck we were never issued tents unless the battalion had them but never distributed which wouldn’t surprise me lol. All we had was are MSS.
What is MSS?
IN the Army we used old stile long 20 person tent that took at least 4 people to setup! inside we sleep cots off the ground and used out winter 40 below as padding and a sheet on top to sleep under and some times lined with mosquito nets when in the jungle!
@@jimmer1047 Modular Sleep System. Two sleeping bags (depending on how cold it is) and a waterproof bivy sack to place them in in lieu of a tent.
@@steveturner3999 thanks 👍
Yep, same here. 1371. 2001-2005. No cots, no tents, only the sleeping bag system. We slept on the ground in the foxholes that we dug. Only time I recall my unit ever issuing a tent was for bridgeport snow training, and even then they also had to make snow igloos and sleep in them, however I didn't attend that training as I was attached to LAR during that time
I had the Diamond Back one when I was active. That tent in the summer is like hanging out inside a oven, no airflow. We always had to have the fly on and zipped up at night. During the winter and two people you definitely stayed warm but did have some moisture issues. I set the tent up once in the rain, after that I joined the bivy club when it was raining.
Useful comment.
Yesterday I saw it in a shop in Germany. Today you make a video of it. Perfect !!
Luke, thank you for being unbiased in your reviews. As a relatively new back packer I have appreciated your videos over the last couple years. I can trust your honesty while other channels have slanted to whoever sends them free product. You are always honest and tell the viewers if some is crap no matter if it was sent to you from the manufacturer or not. Thank you for your integrity.
When I was in the Corps, we were still using Vietnam era heavy weight canvas "shelter-halves". Glad to see things have finally changed - especially seeing the reversable woodland/desert exterior. But not surprised that the tent still has issues. Great video & review.
Looking forward to the overnight review. I have one of these and I love it. Despite it's condensation issue in a storm when you are hunkered down with the zips up.
It looks to me like this tent relies on the Buddy System to set it up in a timely manner. Plenty big enough for sure.
It's easy to set up alone
I have one, it's not too bad to set up. That said I haven't tried it in the dark in a rainstorm, but it's not that bad and it comes with pretty good instructions.
I have setup in the dark not to bad under nvgs but the material is pretty dark under ir so nvgs only help but so much ps: just a civilian
The old USMC equipment was just 2 shelter halves snapped together --showing my age now
Same with me, in the Army, two canvas shelter halves. Buddy was a must have. Texas
@@papajeff5486 Man you guys are old . Bet you even had the 14 :D I did for half of my 68-71 Army days . The FRG & RVN .
I have a TCOP which is smaller but like it a lot super simple to set up and bombproof
I have used this tent a few times over the past couple of years mine is ACU (fly) with the inner tent in a light sage green. Litefighter Tagged. First set up was like yours with a little learning curve 15-20 minutes. . .after that 5-7 minutes tops. This tent is a great 3 season tent but a tad too warm with the fly in humid summer temps even with the doors open.
However I have used it in the fall and winter and been impressed how warm it is. . .its my go to for 4 wheeler hunting in Montana and Colorado. . .WORTH EVERY PENNY!
I've had my Eureka USMC 2 man combat tent for about 3 years. It tends to be my Winter go to tent. Strength and honor.
That PolarTec fleece is the best piece of gear I got out of my service. I bought a spare from the PX before I got out. It’s my typical winter layer around the house (I keep it at 64 so the heater isn’t running all the time here in Iowa)
Hi Luke, first time commenting on any RUclips video, but I've been watching your channel for a long time and I've been waiting for this tent review, thank you! I own a Diamond Brand Combat Tent myself and I'm excited to hear your thoughts about it's ruggedness. Also, where did you find the gray body version?? I've never seen one in that color...Thanks again for all your hard work and commitment to your channel, you're an inspiration to so many. Strength and Honor!
Hi from Syracuse NY brother and happy new year to you and your family. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures
Eyy, another viewer from Syracuse!
I had a commercial version of this tent , I gave it away when I bought the tent with the external hooks that you showed as an alternative.
I can’t watch your vids anymore…… every time I watch a vid I get more stuff I’ll never use👍. But I do appreciate the honest nature of your vids…. And now I’m buying more stuff I won’t use 😁👍
I have this tent and find it easy to set up on my own, it is in my opinion a solid tent for sure.
Looking forward to the testing of this tent. Ya'll have a good day
I had absolutely no idea about the inner and outer grommets until I saw this video.
With two people who have sent up the tent it is very quick. Once the main work in done you can split one gets in the inside of the tent ready, unpacking sleeping bags and ground mats. The other finishes stakes or I use military sandbags as tent pegs are useless in the desert. I have been in near hurricane force winds and even needed to dig myself out in the morning during sandstorms. In the summer I use the tent with the fly removed and the doors open with the mesh in place. As long as I break camp at sunrise the ventilation made it a habitable place to sleep is the deep desert away from the bugs. You should also review the repair kit that comes with the military version. It has everything you would need to keep the tent in service. I have a lot of photos with the tents use in the desert in the Middle East I would be happy to share with you.
G'day Ian, great comment mate. Personally I try and steer away from extremely hot, dry, sandy places, especially those with hostiles lol. But still you never know where one might end up, lotta sandy soil in the bush over here in oz, or even on a beach, as another example.
Yep, I reckon the repair kit would be well worth showing and a shame it's sounds like military specific issue only. I wonder if it can be purchased separately ? Cheers Duke.
Nice looking tent! Time consuming with only one person but if nobody's in a hurry, doesn't really matter. Wind would be and issue. Heard on the scanner the other night that SAR had to deploy to get a young lady trapped up on High Roan the other night. Wind blew everything she had away!
Worth the effort setting up such a great tent. What's an extra 5 minutes setting it up. Plus once you get the hang of it...
I love mine, it is my pickup tent (prepper 4-season) if needed.
Surprised with all your military gear reviews you haven't tried out the M65 Field Jacket yet. It would be awesome to get your take on the classic jacket.
I had a Eureka car camping tent with multiple pole sleeves, very frustrating to set up, especially for one person but sturdy when assembled. The Marines deserve an easier to set up tent. We had some Marines on my US Navy ship, there was a friendly rivalry between us, but we didn’t mess with them because they did push ups and we only pushed buttons. They had our backs though!
G'day Luke, assuming it makes it though the test night(s), not bad IMO. I have had at least one tent with those broken sleeves in the past, and yeah bit of a pain, but once up, I feel they do add extra rigidity/stability compared to clips, velcro, loops and the like, simply because there's far more surface area in contact with the poles. Oh yeah, and no issue with small individual connection points failing either, since the load/tension is spread along the sleeves. Fair to say I reckon that's why they do it. Cheers Duke.
I have the original TC2P and had a problem with the poles hanging up in the sleeves. I rounded the ends with 120 grit emery cloth and also the sharp edge (which was where the sleeves were hanging up) and the problem is mostly gone. I don't like the sleeve thing much either but once the tent is set up the sleeve problem seems trivial. I love my TC2P.
P.S. I wouldn't do any staking before the poles are in the sleeves. Tent is free standing.
P.P.S. Compare the price between the Diamond Brands and the Litefighter.
You know Luke I learned something from you recently, but it was not tent related or even outdoor related. What I learned, is that sometimes we have to look inwards to ourselves to find our own strength and honour as well as happiness.
Good advice on the grommet selection. Looks like a pretty decent shelter👍🏻
I like my eureka two man combat tent. Very similar to this. Set up get easier the more it's used but the first few times take forever. Not something someone wants to set up when rain is on its way, however mine has held up in downpours. But it's in excellent shape and has been re seam sealed.
Setup and took down my surplus one twice. Airing it out! Surplus stuff has a unique smell. Biggest aggravation for me was orienting the cover, learning curve. Going take it out in a few weeks. Hope it gets cold. I saved a little more than half buying used, If I knew how nice this was, I would of just bought a new one. I may get another one and sell the one I have. Last time I checked Diamond Brand's site, they were out of stock. Not use to nice equipment, so the poles were no big deal for me. Thanks for your review and all you do.
I just picked up a surplus version of this tent that has a bad smell. Airing it out didn't help. They are still out of stock on Diamond's website. I called them to see if they would be continuing production on the Combat II. They said the combat tents will be produced for a limited run. I plan to get one when they release them. The surplus tent is disappointing.
The tent is cool and is not too slow assembling process!
Looks like a well-made tent but a pain to set up and it looks heavy. I'll be interested to know how bad the condensation issue will be and how it performs in rain.
I like your to the point no bullshit approach
Really nice looking tent, but i'm going to check the other one out you mentioned as well.
That reminds me of my North Face Nebula convertible tent. 3 poles, sleeved, with mesh panels you could zip closed. A bit heavy for solo camping but I have done it in winter conditions. I did not find setup all that difficult but as you mentioned, it would wet the inner if raining.
Did yours come with the webbing to setup the fly as a shelter without using the tent body?
Couple observations needing better clarifications.
A.) This tent has three identical specification, good quality poles. Standardization is an excellent way to go in many respects.
B.) For the 'FLY' Woodland side up vs. Desert for set-up is certainly the favorable side up 'in terms of how the fly is designed to work optimally and in 3+ seasons. It is a 3+ season tent that can be pushed well into and handle the demands of shoulder seasons. Desert should be optioned contingency-based for dry/mild and reasoning to blend into desert environment. Want to stay weatherproofed at its best go Woodland Camo side up.
C.) This tent is very easy and straightforward sequencing to set-up --- I'd relate 2 on scale of 1 to 10. The scenarios where folks could be disadvantaged is in unfamiliarity with untested, never used gear... and in high wind conditions necessitating greater attention on set-up/take-down preventing damages, loss, etc.
D. Eureka civilian models (based on this USA Marine Corp. tent) are much-much better in terms of materials and additional design features. I outfitted with several of the Assault Outfitter II and will relate that these were one of the most reliable, functional, weathertight, high-value to cost, and straightforward simple tents available (unfortunately discontinued). I still have Assault Outfitter 4 tents (still in production) I use mostly in my outfitting rentals for remote destination river rafting float trips. I have yet to have any dissatisfactions for Eureka Assault Outfitter tents of same pedigree. I own one of the Diamond Brand 2-person. Tho' it is sub-par all things considered in regards to Eureka Assault Outfitter series... it is a good, simple, often copied (like North Face version), and storm worthy tent.
I was watching and thinking: looks like my old Eureka! Lol
i own one of these tents they are great tents easy to set up and great build quality u wont get better for your money u have to remember it is designed for two people to use set up and carry i use mine alone best tent ive ever had sorry didnt find that a good review i have mine up in five minutes thanks all the same
Didn't you do this recently as an overnight stay in this tent? Seemed to me I'd seen a lot of it before.
I prefer the old canvas shelter half button/snaps . I've used it in quantico,va. in snow/ freezing weather
I have a 2008 model of that USMC two-man tent made by Trek love it was my only tent for many years just heavy for packing in 12 pounds Great tent for under $ 150
Can't wait for the test night episode! Strength and Honor.
I like the new music at the end of the video. Nice way to mix it up. Later.
I share your sentiments IRT this tent. Once set up, it is pretty bitchin'. I like that it's roomy enough for two and you're able to sit up in it v some of the low profile cool guy tents.
I bought mine a few months ago new from diamond brand. I didn't get a gear loft, or repair kit or any extra stakes. I ordered the footprint but haven't got it yet. I do love the tent so far but I've only used it once and set it up once, it was a bit of a pain, but not enough to regret it. I was
I have one and I do not have any issues about setting it up. Guy-tying it out adds significant amount to setting it up.
The two piece buddy canvas pup tent was good enough up thru Desert Storm... This tent looks much taller & a larger footprint.
When you finish to set up the tent, the war is over! :)
Wow what a fiddle ! When I was in my twenties I used to be able to put up 14’x 6’6” ridge tent and have the kettle on,in twenty five minutes, and very little grovelling about on the ground, that thing might make my head explode !
Where can you get a replacement tent cover for a Eureka Military Tent?...i ripped mine. Thank you for your time
So your tik tok is a family vid, beautiful family, many thanx, now back to class.!!!!
I have this tent and actually live in it. Sadly i don't have the fly but use my east german tarp and it works. Ots pretty roomy for me and two pups
I have two of these. One by Eureka and one by Diamond. Both bomb proof. I think the other side is actually the front door and you
Unzipped the rear vestibule door
I'd give it a try
I'd be curious as to how I would get one in such good condition? I bought one second hand and though I like it's construction it had a hell of a smell to it. I assume it's from the fire resistant coating but it could have been in storage for so long too. I made the mistake of leaving it outside for a few weeks not set up and it got moldy real easy. Lesson learned I guess.
I have used the Diamond brand USMC tent for fifteen years + some. I’ve had no major issues with the tent I do clean my gear after my trips probably the reason it’s in such good shape after the many times I’ve used it. I will probably up grade and give this to my son. I camp in all season but mostly have used this tent in early spring and late fall and through out the winter. I mostly hammock camp in the warmer months or when hiking year around. Love the tent however I will be keeping my eyes 👀 out for the newer version of this MARINE tent.
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yes i have one josh one of the best tents ever made was a poor review kind regards sir
I got and older version of 2012 and the fly has to got in the stick pole and it's attached as one piece no velcro for the fly
One of the many life lessons the Corps taught me is that you'll become proficient at anything to avoid misery. Don't want to sleep in mud? You'll learn to get this up quick fast in a hurry. Uncle Sam's Moving Company isn't looking for luxury, it's looking for durability, something to keep the roaches, wind and rain off, and just heavy enough to give that lower back a workout.
I was a Corpsman with the Marines. We had tents twice. And both times I was able to get them up while suffering from hypothermia. Not sure if these are the same tents though
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After 15 years Marine Infantry 2nd MarDiv and 1st MarDiv, I can probably count less then half a dozen times when I set up a small tent when it wasn't raining, snowing and/or in the dark. Is the Front Line Fleet Marine Corps actually using these? The old heavy Shelter halves seemed to be actually faster and less complicated to put up. LOL
That is the first one I have seen with a grey body. Mine is coyote brown.
My experience, it's not at all too difficult. I always had one to myself so I always set it up by myself. Hell, I even set one up during a sand storm in Iraq.
I usually assemble the poles as I push into the sleeves that way it buts less stress on the ferules where my boy scouts fracture the fiberglass poles and I have to cut and shorten that section of pole and remove the 1/2 in section of pole without cutting the elastic cord inside. A process I became proficient at after many setups in the dark with our younger scouts. the poles are not strong enough to support their own weight like a fishing rod.. with 18 ft of pole dangling out in space. they learned.
I have a small rectangle of screen material. Where does that go? Thanks
Nice tent, the camo fly would look so much better.
The world of Chronotrigger is calling you!
Interesting tent I hate pole sleeves there such a pain.
i have no thoughts about the tent. but i love your vids!!
I never slept in a tent or shelter half the 4 years I spent in the suck unless I was on an army base.
Same setup as all my old 4 season tents.
I’d have to be mighty impressed with a tent to buy one with sleeves for 3 season use. Though I guess a 4 season one would be better with them.
Where can I buy one ? How much do they normally go for ?
Where is the other video on this tent?
It is a two man tent. So setting it up would be easier. Although the pole problem does drive me crazy.
wish you would have shown setting up the stand alone fly; I found it to be overly confusing and also a nightmare.
Is there a tent for two people
Dark inside, under $100? Or can Coleman Sundome Tent turn two people into opaque from the inside??
Do you think a mil surp aluminum cot would fit in it?
How can I see the testing of this tent
US Army 1/2 person tent or the Marine Corps 1/2 person 7:45?
Prefer look of the Camouflage side of the fly personal my self !
do you not like woodland camo ??
After seeing this Im still leaning towards a Litefighter system
Nightmare? I have been using tents with sleeves forever but I cant imagine this tent bring that difficult.
Didn't you do this tent already though?
Not sure what the hell that thing is but it of my 11 years in the military, we never had nothing like this. Sleeping bags and dirt. If it rains, add your outer shell and grab a Pancho.
Regarding the scale of difficulty, 1 for super simple 10 for very difficult. Here is my honest question: has Luke ever set up a tent that scores 10 or almost 10? I genuinely want to learn just how difficult a tent has to be to score a 10 on Luke's scale.
It's a two person tent so solo set up is difficult but with two people not so much...
The longer the poles the harder it is to get the poles inserted. Clip-on would be better.
Looks like a typical mil-spec tent. The tent appears to have been designed to meet all of the required criteria such as size, structure, weatherproofness, etc, with no regard for setup difficulty or time criteria.
You make it look so easy, but it looks like a two person job.
Going to ask you again because you didn't answer last time. Not meant to be a put down or anything like that but, I'm wondering just how tall you are? It makes a big difference to people like me because so many times you mention how roomy a tent may be. I'm about 6' 2" and 240 #, you appear to be on the shorter side and maybe 150#
I have this tent, I'm 6ft2 190lb and I consider this a roomy tent. Easy fit 2 men. As 1man it's a palace.
The setup isnt great but the real killer would appear to be airflow... or a lack of any airflow. Im glad I got my Litefighter tents when they were cheap.